ABV 14%

CASE/BOTTLE SIZE 6 x 75cl

REGION/COUNTRY BAROSSA VALLEY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA

GRAPE SHIRAZ 100%

CLOSURE SCREWCAP

WINEMAKER ROLF BINDER & NOEL YOUNG

ALLERGEN INFO CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS

PRODUCTION

This Shiraz is sourced from the finest available vineyard sites across the premium Northern Barossa Valley including for the most part Greenock, Western Ridge and Ebenezer. Aged 11 months in a variety of oaks, all American and French, new and old, around 35% new. All oaks were AP John, Barossa coopered. As usual with Smalltown, it was fermented in open fermenters. They don’t set the blades too close together during crushing so a fair bit of whole berry in the ferment which gives the wine generous fruit and soft tannins.

TASTING NOTE

A compelling, dark and rich chocolatey beast. A blend unique to Boutinot, this is a classic Barossa Shiraz with intense savoury flavours of thick blackberry compote, black pepper and typical iron-rich beefy flavours. Not a hint of jam here, no sweetness, this is serious Shiraz for grown-ups with balanced acidity, a touch of cocao powder in the finish and tremendous length.

FOOD MATCH

As the name implies, black is the key – anything chargrilled would be superb here, so think griddle pans and barbecues!